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Brunet Island State Park
This 1,225-acre state park straddles
both sides of the Chippewa River along
a section that includes Brunet Island.
The Fisher River comes in from the
north; its bays and lagoons are good
places to see beaver, mink, herons and
deer. The park’s eight miles of hiking
trails take you into different birding
habitats. Hike the wetlands along the
rivers to find Hermit Thrushes, Yellow-rumped
Warblers and Common
Yellowthroats. Nashville Warblers,
White-throated sparrows and Northern
Parula Warblers like the wooded areas.
The bays surrounding the islands on the
river hold Great Blue Herons, Hooded
Mergansers, Mallards and Blue-winged
Teal.
The park also offers an interpretive
museum, swimming, canoeing, fishing,
and 69 campsites. The Jean Brunet
Nature Trail is paved for handicapped
access.
Directions: From Cornell, take Park
Road north one mile to the park.
Gazetteer: Page 73, C-7.
Phone: 715/239-6888
Web site: Brunet Island State Park
Signature Species: Blackburnian
Warbler, Northern Waterthrush and
Purple Finch.
Seasonality: Open all year.
Parking: Parking lots provided.
Nearest food & lodging: Cornell, just southeast of the
park.
Fee: Park entry and camping fees
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